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  • TAG to Present Foundations Expertise at Global Offshore Wind Event

    6 June 2014

    TAG Energy Solutions will be highlighting its position as the UK’s premier full service offshore wind serial foundation manufacturer at Global Offshore Wind. The RenewableUK-organised exhibition and conference, which takes place on 11 and 12 June in Glasgow, attracts industry specialists and suppliers from around the world. Located on stand 213, TAG Energy Solutions will […]

  • Offshore Wind Turbine Support Structures to Be Discussed at LORC Centre

    25 August 2014

    Cutting costs of offshore wind energy through innovation, and smarter and cheaper production and installation of offshore wind turbine substructures are the common goals for a whole host of international experts who will be gathering on 12 September at LORC Testing Centre.   Keynote lecturers from Siemens Wind Power, Force Technology and DONG Energy will […]

  • Scottish Govt OKs European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre

    29 August 2014
    Authorities & Government, Research & Development

    The Scottish Government has issued a marine licence for the construction of the proposed European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) in Aberdeen Bay. The EOWDC is being developed by Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm Ltd (AOWFL) – a joint venture between Vattenfall and Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) – plus development consortium partner Technip. The 11-turbine […]

  • 3sun: Offshore Wind Presents Powerful Opportunities, Gusty Challenges

    2 September 2014
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    As an alternative to fossil fuels, wind power is plentiful, renewable, clean and produces no greenhouse gas emissions during operation. The effects on the environment are generally less problematic than those from other power sources. In 2010, wind energy production was more than 2.5 percent of total worldwide electricity usage, and growing rapidly at more […]

  • DNV GL Works on Reducing Offshore Wind Costs by 25%

    25 September 2014
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts today share the findings of its latest report “Offshore wind: a manifesto for cost reduction” at WindEnergy Hamburg 2014. Industry action on reducing offshore wind costs is widely regarded as essential to secure the future of this strategically important energy source in Northern Europe as […]

  • Norstec Academy Students Dive Deep into Offshore Wind Industry

    14 July 2014
    Human Capital

    Wind Energy, Northern Germany, and Universität Oldenburg’s Post Graduate Programme Renewable Energy (PPRE) have been on a journey together for the past 30 years. Passionate students are encouraged to realize every opportunity they have to push forward for a sustainable future. Paul Lawson from the USA, a second semester masters student specializing in Wind Energy, […]

  • Norstec Academy Students Dive Deep into Offshore Wind Industry

    14 July 2014
    Human Capital

    Wind Energy, Northern Germany, and Universität Oldenburg’s Post Graduate Programme Renewable Energy (PPRE) have been on a journey together for the past 30 years. Passionate students are encouraged to realize every opportunity they have to push forward for a sustainable future. Paul Lawson from the USA, a second semester masters student specializing in Wind Energy, […]

  • New York’s 1st Offshore Wind Project Could Be Delayed

    11 August 2014
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance

    Indications that Public Service Enterprise Group Long Island (PSEG-LI) and the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) Board of Trustees could delay a much anticipated clean energy purchasing commitment is drawing criticism from groups who say the purchase is already long overdue. The LIPA Board, in coordination with PSEG-LI, was expected to make a decision on […]

  • Siemens: Order Placed for 67 Dudgeon Offshore Wind Turbines

    21 August 2014
    Business & Finance, Technology

    Siemens Energy has received an order from the Norwegian energy utilities Statoil and Statkraft for the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm in the UK. Siemens will manufacture, deliver, install and commission 67 Siemens direct-drive wind turbines rated at 6 megawatts (MW) each and equipped with a 154-meter rotor. Installation will start in early 2017. The combined […]

  • Maryland University to Study Offshore Wind Impact on Marine Life

    6 November 2014
    Environment, Research & Development

    Offshore wind farms will allow renewable energy to be generated with little or no carbon dioxide emissions, but little is known about how they impact the marine species living and migrating along the coast. A new study led by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science will help State and Federal decision-makers better understand […]

  • DNV GL’s Hamburg Offshore Wind Conference Kicks Off

    2 April 2014
    Research & Development

    DNV GL is returning with its annual offshore wind event, the Hamburg Offshore Wind Conference, on 2nd and 3rd April 2014. Now in its twelfth year, the event brings industry leaders together in Hamburg to examine the technical, governmental and financial progress of the German offshore wind market. Following the recent review of the German […]

  • Clarification of Texas Governor’s Announcement of Offshore Wind Fund Award

    10 April 2014
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Research & Development, Technology

    Recently announced by the office of Gov. Rick Perry, the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF) is awarding $2.2 million to the Texas A&M University (TAMU) Wind Energy Center for a collaborative project that brings together researchers from universities across the state to develop and increase the capacity of offshore wind energy technology, and help bring […]

  • Fishermen’s Energy Taking Its Offshore Wind Case to Court

    25 April 2014
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance

    The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has rejected Fishermen’s Energy’s appeal on the BPU’s decision to deny the construction of an offshore wind farm off the coast of Atlantic City. The company said that it will take the case to the court. “We are disappointed in this decision, but not surprised,” stated Paul […]

  • MHI Vestas Offshore Wind Could Build Factory in Hull?

    5 May 2014
    Business & Finance, Technology

    Hull could become a hub for offshore wind manufacturing facilities, judging on the claims that the newly formed company between Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Vestas could build its wind turbine factory in the city.  It has been just a little over a month since Siemens decided to invest a large amount of money in […]

  • BVG Associates: 2016 Is the Year of New Offshore Wind Markets

    6 January 2016
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development, Technology

    There is every reason to believe that 2016 will see a series of developments for renewable energy, especially in new markets in offshore wind, according to Bruce Valpy, Director at BVG Associates. The year ahead of us will see the commissioning of the first offshore farm in the US, at Block Island, off Rhode Island State. 2016 will […]

  • BVG Associates: 2016 Is the Year of New Offshore Wind Markets

    6 January 2016
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development, Technology

    There is every reason to believe that 2016 will see a series of developments for renewable energy, especially in new markets in offshore wind, according to Bruce Valpy, Director at BVG Associates. The year ahead of us will see the commissioning of the first offshore farm in the US, at Block Island, off Rhode Island State. 2016 will […]

  • Cuomo Calls For New York Offshore Wind Master Plan

    14 January 2016
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Environment

    The State of New York will engage community members, environmental advocates, and government partners at all levels to create the New York Offshore Wind Master Plan that will serve as a blueprint for the future of offshore wind in New York, the state’s Governor Andrew Cuomo said in his State of the State address Wednesday. New […]

  • ERSG Setting Its US Offshore Wind Recruitment Stage

    6 September 2016
    Business & Finance

    ERSG, a European recruitment specialist for the energy sector, including wind energy, has opened a new office in Seattle, USA. The Seattle office will initially focus on providing wind professionals across several states, supporting pre-existing multi-national clients within the onshore wind sector, with a view on serving the country’s emerging offshore wind industry. James Dixon, who has been appointed as Country Manager, […]

  • BREAKING: South Korea Becomes Offshore Wind Energy Producer

    29 September 2016
    Operations & Maintenance

    South Korea received first electricity generated by an offshore wind farm on Thursday, September 29, 2016, KBS World Radio reports. The first power was generated by three out of the ten 3MW turbines installed at the 30MW Tamra offshore wind farm off Geumdeung-ri in Jeju Island, located about 0.5 – 1 km from the shore. The power produced by the […]

  • Statoil Aims to Develop Offshore Wind Project off Hawaii

    7 October 2016

    Statoil Wind US has emerged as a new company interested in the development of offshore wind energy off Oahu, Hawaii. The company submitted an expression of interest for the entire lease area off Oahu during the Call for Information and Nominations period. The lease area identified for wind energy development comprises two sites covering approximately 485,000 acres, located some 3 nautical miles offshore Hawaii. […]

  • EEEGR Launching Offshore Wind Supply Chain SIG at Westminster

    17 October 2016
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance

    The East of England Energy Group (EEEGR) will launch a new Offshore Wind Supply Chain special interest group (SIG) on Wednesday, 19 October, during a reception at Westminster. The Offshore Wind Supply Chain is expected to ensure that the region benefits from the investments in offshore wind, with its first steering group meeting, chaired by 3sun Group […]

  • 496MW French Offshore Wind Farm Gets New Layout

    29 July 2016
    Authorities & Government, Environment, Research & Development

    A 496MW wind farm project proposed to be built off the French Vendée islands of Yeu and Noirmoutier has exited the risk addressing and consultation phase which resulted in a new layout plan for the wind farm.  Following a series of consultations and public debates, it was decided to extend the space between the wind turbines to 1,600 […]

  • DONG Energy Bins AMEP Offshore Wind Hub Project

    9 August 2016
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development

    DONG Energy has decided not to invest in a GBP 450 million offshore wind hub at the Able Marine Energy Park (AMEP) in the Humber after a recent report showed that UK east coast ports have the capability to support the pipeline of offshore wind projects which will be built out in the North Sea in […]

  • France Doubles Post-2023 Offshore Wind Capacity Target

    27 April 2016
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance

    France has doubled the target for offshore wind capacity planned post-2023, according to the revised objectives for the development of renewable energy recently announced by the country’s Ministry of the Environment, Energy and the Sea. In its new energy investment plan, France initially called for the development of 3GW of offshore wind capacity by 2023, with further 3GW of capacity in the pipeline […]

  • OECD: Offshore Wind One of Top Ocean Industries in 2030

    20 May 2016
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    Offshore wind is among the top ocean‑based industries that have the potential to outperform the growth of the global economy as a whole by 2030, both in terms of value added and employment. This is according to “The Ocean Economy in 2030” report, published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on 27 April. The projections suggest […]